Students are taught a wide range of topics with equal emphasis on biology, chemistry, physics, practical skills and linking science to the world around us.
Year 7
Autumn Term
Movement and cells
Light and sound
Elements and separating mixtures
Spring Term
Plant reproduction and interdependence
Voltage, current and resistance
Acid and alkali reactions
Summer Term
Contact forces and speed
Human reproduction and inheritance
Earth structure and resources
Cost and energy transfer
Year 8
Autumn Term
Breathing and digestion
Gravity, universe and climate
Wave properties and effects
Particle model and heat transfer
Spring Term
Respiration and photosynthesis
Magnets and electromagnets
Metals and non-metals
Summer Term
Variation and evolution
Pressure and work
Year 9
Autumn Term
Cells
Atomic structure and periodic table
Particle model
Spring Term
Organisation
Bonding and structure
Summer Term
Atomic structure and Radioactivity
Infection and response
Assessment at Key stage 3
End of topic assessment is via exam style questions through end of topic tests. Other assessment methods include homework question sheets, Google quizzes, Collins Adapt online, retention work and reflective work.
There will be an end of year exam sat in the Summer term.
How can parents help support their child’s learning?
Google classroom resources
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
KS3 Science Complete Revision & Practice – Higher (with Online Edition) Product code: SHS34 ISBN: 9781841463858
Enrichment opportunities
- Salters Chemistry Club online
- STEM Day
- STEM club
